Sofia Bleckur facts for kids
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Sofia Bleckur during World Cup competitions in Östersund, Sweden in February 2015
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| Country |  Sweden |
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| Full name | Anna Sofia Bleckur | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 3 July 1984 Rättvik, Sweden |
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| Ski club | IFK Mora SK | |||||||||||||||||||
| World Cup career | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Seasons | 10 – (2005–2009, 2011–2015) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Team wins | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Indiv. podiums | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Team podiums | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Indiv. starts | 47 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Team starts | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Overall titles | 0 – (49th in 2015) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline titles | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Sofia Bleckur, born on July 3, 1984, is a former cross-country skier from Sweden. She competed at the highest level in the sport, including the World Cup. Sofia was a member of the IFK Mora SK club. She is well-known for winning the Tjejvasan race twice, in 2005 and 2014. Sofia announced her retirement from cross-country skiing on August 5, 2015.
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Sofia Bleckur's Skiing Achievements
All of Sofia Bleckur's official results come from the International Ski Federation (FIS). This organization keeps track of all major skiing competitions.
World Championships Highlights
The World Championships are a very important event in cross-country skiing. Athletes from all over the world compete for medals. Sofia Bleckur won one silver medal at these championships.
2015 World Championships Medal
In 2015, Sofia Bleckur earned a silver medal at the World Championships held in Falun, Sweden. This was a fantastic achievement for her and her team. She competed in the 4 × 5 kilometer relay race, where teams of four skiers each complete a part of the course.
Here's a look at her performances at the World Championships:
| Year | Age | 15 km skiathlon |
30 km mass start |
4 × 5 km relay |
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| 2013 | 28 | 34 | 18 | — |
| 2015 | 30 | 5 | 5 | Silver |
World Cup Competitions
The World Cup is a series of races held throughout the winter season. Skiers earn points based on their performance in each race. The skier with the most points at the end of the season wins the overall World Cup title. Sofia competed in the World Cup for many seasons.
Team Podium Finish
Sofia Bleckur was part of a team that achieved a podium finish in a World Cup relay race. A podium finish means placing in the top three.
Here is information about her team podium:
| No. | Season | Date | Location | Race | Level | Place | Teammates |
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| 1 | 2012–13 | 25 November 2012 |  Gällivare, Sweden |
4 × 5 km Relay C/F | World Cup | 2nd | Ingemarsdotter / Larsen / Kalla |
See also
In Spanish: Sofia Bleckur para niños
